In this life, there will be trouble…that seemed to be the theme of both Sunday school and the sermon at church yesterday. And while, I was not feeling particularly troubled yesterday or today, I can look back over the past year and see the very kinds of situations to which these lessons were referring. Nearly a year ago, my grandmother lost her battle with cancer and pneumonia and went home to be with the Lord. A few months later, I realized that I had made a mistake in accepting a teaching assignment at my school. At the beginning of the year, I was hit with one thing after the next regarding decreases in our pay and increases in my bills. I found out that despite my prayers for their reconciliation, a couple that I love dearly was going through with a divorce. Oh yeah, and there’s the whole still single and the clock’s ticking thing that is a constant.
So, I thought by now, I would be preparing to move away to a different city, better job, new people and surroundings. Not so much. And, I am okay with that because God is still God. No matter what stress and strife this world throws our way, it doesn’t change the fact that God is sovereign and before the trouble ever started, it had to be allowed by God. Yesterday, Rev. Paige said, “God allows trouble in our lives to show us the impurities that we still have and to pull us closer to Him, not to push us away from Him.” Through one of the greatest tragedies of my life, I learned that God is my sustainer and through my financial hardships, I learned that God is my source. I learned to recognize the uglier side of me that God knew was still there, but that I refused to acknowledge until I was confronted with it. I am a better person because God has allowed me to go through things that mold and mature me. I can’t imagine taking on this world without Him because as He said, “I have overcome the world.” Ms. EV
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In case you haven't noticed, music is one of my passions. I love to listen to it, write it, and sing it. I especially love music that speaks to the heart. I love music with messages of hope and encouragement. One hymn that rings true every day of my life is, "God Will Take Care of You."
Be not dismayed whatever betide. It's easy to say the words and sing the lyrics that encourage us not to let life's circumstances make us upset, but it's harder to live out those words when we are feeling burdened down and beat up by life. Nonetheless, Jesus came to give us life and life more abundantly (John 10:10). Part of the abundant life is knowing that no situation is bigger than the God we serve, so as His child I know that I beneath His wings of love [I can] abide. God will take of you through everyday, over all the way. He will take care of you. God is not a sometimes God; He is an always, ever-present, all-powerful God. He can handle anything that this world throws at His children. Sometimes He allows this world to harden their hearts towards us, just like Pharaoh did with the Israelites, so that His power can be seen by all. No matter how difficult a situation may seem, God is not far away and He has not abandoned you. Just trust that He will take care you. Ms. EV |
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